We collaborate with communities to recover, repair & build social, economic & cultural power
Cultivating a culture of belonging,
because we all belong.
Our Mission
Our programs celebrate land, community history and stories through a social justice lens, develop new resources and meaningful jobs, and preserve affordable housing for the generations to come.
Projects
Fran O'Toole: The Man & His Music
To mark the 50th anniversary of his death Cuala produced a documentary about the beloved singer and songwriter who was on the verge of launching a solo career. The documentary was screened on July 31st, 2025, at a special event at the Mermaid Arts Centre in Fran’s hometown of Bray, accompanied by an evening of song to celebrate his life and music.
Working with the Afghan Dreamers
We are happy to be continuing our long running work with the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, who we have been assisting with rehousing and resettlement since 2021. We are honored to continue to be a part of their journey in Ireland.
Community Folklore Project : Riis, Wald and Baruch Houses
We are excited to be gathering stories from Lower East Side NYCHA residents for a podcast series that highlights local voices and celebrates our community history. This project parallels the Inchicore Stories project that we carried out in 2022.
Jacob Riis Houses: The Land & Its People
In May, we hosted a screening of our most recent documentary; a feature of the historical Jacob Riis Housing Development in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
The event was a victory in gathering a community in the interest of shared history.